For the quinoa:
1 cup quinoa
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce (or 1/2 teaspoon tamari, if gluten-free)
For the broccoli:
1 large head broccoli (about 1 pound), cut into florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoon gochujang (or sriracha)
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or 1/2 tablespoon tamari, if gluten-free)
1 clove garlic, minced
For the mushrooms:
1 tablespoon butter (or oil of choice)
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
4 cups shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon white miso paste
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sake (or white wine)
Salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
For the bowls:
1 cup kimchi
1/4 cup sliced scallions
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions, or follow these simple steps. Once the quinoa is ready, drizzle the sesame oil and soy sauce over top. Toss to coat and keep the pot covered.
While the quinoa cooks, toss together the broccoli florets, olive oil, gochujang, soy sauce, and garlic together in a large bowl. Spread the broccoli onto a baking tray and roast for about 20 minutes, or until the florets are crispy, tossing midway.
When the broccoli goes in the oven, warm the butter over a medium heat in a large skillet. Add the sliced shallots and minced ginger, and cook for about 4 minutes, until soft and fragrant. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, until lightly golden. While the mushrooms are cooking, whisk the miso paste and rice wine vinegar together in a small bowl. Once the mushrooms have finished, pour in the miso mixture, stir to coat, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the sake (or wine) and scrape the bottom of the pan. Turn off the heat once the wine has reduced and thickened. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
To serve, divide the quinoa between 4 bowls and top with a serving of the roasted broccoli, sautéed miso mushrooms, and kimchi of choice. Garnish each bowl with the sliced green onions and sesame seeds.